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What helped you recover after radiation for skin cancer?
Hi, everyone!! So I’ve already had 6 doses of radiation for my two skin cancers on my face and I have 14 more treatments left to go. I’m finding that the radiation is causing some side effects. The first is a slowing of my thyroid, which then affects my digestion rate. I’m also experiencing fatigue, some depression and depersonalization. It’s very strange. The slowing of my system caused me to miss signs of a UTI and then it went to my kidneys. I was in the ER 3 days ago, now I’m on an antibiotic for that. Anyway, I’m also post-menopause, post-hysterectomy and post-appendectomy…so, I’ve dealt with a lot of loss of organs, hormones and energy. Ok, well, anyway…I’m increasing my vitamins and drinking some green antioxidant juices and including some tinctures to help with the lymphatic system, respiratory and urinary. Boy, this is tough and I can’t wait until Nov 4th when it’s all over and I’m cancer free. If anyone has any help, suggestions or ideas for healing during this radiation therapy, I’d be ever so grateful! Thanks so much and sending you all healing ❤️🩹 prayers and every blessing!! Best to y’all! Mia 💕🙏💐
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Radiation recovery is also painful but managing ok and ready for chemo. Would have loved to be cured from ICC but unfortunately not so goal now is remission. Question, do you know or can you connect with anyone who might be eligible for bone marrow transplant for this type of disease change. Not sure that’s even the right question or the right way to ask the question but I’ve read a few things about BMT being a goal for some forms of this disease.
I am now post chemo and radiation for base of tongue spread to lymph nodes cancer. I had 35 sessions.
I am cancer free and very grateful to be here.
However I did and continue to experience side effects.
I am still on a feeding g tube as I am unable to swollow. I can do liquids and most foods however it stays in my throat and I need to drink a lot of fluids to push it down. High risk of choking.
I also developed Lymphedema of the tongue...it is still swollen.
Therefore my speech is distorted.
I suffer from severe dry mouth to me it is worse than not being able to swollow.
That being said a year ago, I was close to death. The treatment saved me with the hand of God's guidance.
I am trying to adjust to the new norm and living my life to the fullest.
I did a very healthy diet and lots if supplements. Such as Immunocal, green tea, Vit B, Zinc, turkey tail mushroom drops to mention a few.
I exercise each day and try to be as helpful to others.
Radiation affects people differently. I hope your experience is not as severe as mine. However we have to live, we have to be joyful and we have to be grateful. Good luck!
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3 Reactions@lilypilly How amazing is that!! How very wonderful! My doctor right away told me protein in any form was highly important. I have done slices of ham and some beef (no bread) It's difficult to even want to eat, let along figure out what. I've started doing shakes with bananas and berries, while I also eat a raisin nut mix (I get at Trader Joes) for some fiber. It is easier right now for me to drink than eat, though I do include eggs and a bit of cheese. I would like to try the mushroom teas, but need to put that by my doctor. I add bone broth powder to my coffee each morning. I've tried several, and finally landed on one I love. Someone will have to tell me if I can mention the brand. 💕
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